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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,345.42 and 532.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,345.42 and 532.85 is: 735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,345.42 = 532.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,345.42 = 532.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,345.42 × 532.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 716,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,907.05/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.32

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